Kayode dropped from Fiorentina squad as Brentford move nears completion | OneFootball

Fiorentina coach Raffaele Palladino decided to leave Michael Kayode out of the squad for their Serie A clash against Torino on Sunday as the full-back is reportedly closing in on a move to Premier League side Brentford.

The 20-year-old was one of Viola’s revelations last season when he made 26 Serie A appearances but struggled to get as much playing time since the arrival of Palladino, with Dodo considered the first-choice option in his position.

FLORENCE, ITALY – DECEMBER 12: Head Coach of ACF Fiorentina Raffaele Palladino gestures during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between ACF Fiorentina and LASK at Stadio Artemio Franchi on December 12, 2024 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Kayode closes in on Brentford move as he is set to miss Torino clash

As a result, Fiorentina were open to starting negotiations with Brentford.

According to Violanews, the Premier League outfit would like to sign the Italy-U21 international on a paid loan, with an option to make the transfer permanent at the end of the season.

FLORENCE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 26: Michael Kayode of ACF Fiorentina celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A TIM match between ACF Fiorentina and SS Lazio at Stadio Artemio Franchi on February 26, 2024 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

However, Fiorentina are aware of the player’s potential, which is why they would like to include a buy-back clause in the deal, allowing them to bring Kayode back to the Stadio Artemio Franchi.

Meanwhile, Palladino’s choice to drop the right-back from Viola’s squad for their home meeting against Torino suggests that talks are currently at an advanced stage,